Kory Wilson joins us as part of the Acadia students' work integrated learning (WIL) initiative in partnership with Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey (MK). All are welcome.

Puglid (Kory Wilson, BSc. JD) is Kwakwaka’wakw. She is the Executive Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships for British Columbia Institute of Technology. She is also Chair of the BC First Nations Justice Council. Kory is a member of the BC Law Society and practiced criminal defense and family law. She is Chair of the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics Indigenous Affinity Group. Kory has over 20 years of experience in post-secondary education, community development, and the legal profession. Good governance and making systemic change are Kory's specialties, and changing the criminal justice system and revitalizing Indigenous justice are her passions. She has served on several boards including Pearson College, BC Women’s Foundation, Genome BC, and currently serves on the Downie Wenjack Fund, Future Skills Canada, West Point Grey Academy, and the BC Conservation Fund boards.

A sought-after speaker and strategist on advancing and "truth-telling" about the past and moving forward towards Reconciliation. With a deep commitment to justice and education, both formal and informal, she knows innovative and creative solutions are a must to move Reconciliation into ReconciliACTION. Education and access to knowledge are keys to moving everyone forward. When people know better, they do better. Diversity is a reality, but inclusion is a choice. Inclusion requires bold and courageous conversations and confidence to ensure systemic change and outside-the-box solutions. We can and must do better–Canada can and must do better. Together we are stronger.